Videos tagged with Fluid Displacement

Massad Ayoob, a highly authoritative firearms instructor, evaluates the Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense .380 ACP load. He explains that traditional .380 ACP rounds often fail to achieve both adequate expansion and the FBI's 12-inch penetration standard. The XD load utilizes a unique fluted solid design to create a wide wound channel through fluid displacement, rather than relying on expansion, thus maintaining penetration. Ayoob emphasizes that for less powerful calibers like .380 ACP, selecting high-performance ammunition is paramount for self-defense effectiveness.

This video provides an in-depth look at Wilson Combat's Xtreme Defense and Xtreme Penetrator bullets, highlighting their unique non-deforming design and superior terminal ballistics. Representatives from Wilson Combat and Lehigh Defense explain how the fluted copper construction creates a significant wound channel through fluid displacement, rather than expansion. The footage includes impressive barrier testing and ballistic gel demonstrations, showcasing the bullets' ability to maintain integrity and achieve FBI-compliant penetration depths (12-16 inches) through various materials.